The Museum Of The Paranormal In New Jersey Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
New Jersey is home to a wide array of weird and wonderful places. One such place is Paranormal Books & Curiosities in Asbury Park. So much more than just a bookstore, it’s a community. It hosts spectacularly spooky supernatural events and is home to the Garden State’s own paranormal museum.
Paranormal Books & Curiosities is a wonderful shop, steps from the beach and boardwalk.
They're one of the largest paranormal shops in the country, offering books, gifts, guides and more, covering a wide range of supernatural subjects. You'll find goods pertaining to cryptozoological research, astral projection, zombies, werewolves, local Jersey Devil history and much more.
Their one-of-a-kind events, ranging from seances to ghost tours, are to die for.
You'll find book signings, lectures, ghost hunting classes, paranormal investigations, film screenings (like the Krampus Film Festival) and much more. Their haunted tours are spook-tacular - you can't go wrong with a haunted pub tour.
But perhaps the bookstore's biggest attraction is the Paranormal Museum.
A roadside-type attraction, a tour takes about 15 minutes and there's plenty to read if you'd like to learn more. Exhibits include the skull of the Jersey Devil (or one of his kind, perhaps), haunted dolls, a candle holder made from a severed hand (according to legend), and historic artifacts tied to legend and lore.
This spot is truly intriguing and has scored rave reviews. They even got a mention as a must-see in our official state travel guide. The atmosphere is out of this world and incredibly welcoming, their resident ghost is even said to be quite friendly. Currently undergoing renovations, look out for this spot to reopen in April. They’re still hosting events, however. Keep up to date here. For more supernatural spots in New Jersey, check out this haunted prison.
Kristen is a freelance writer, editor and social-media manager who really loves her state. She's here to share all that New Jersey has to offer with residents and the rest of the world.
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